The Book of the Dead by Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

The Book of the Dead

Pendergast #7

Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child

454 pages first pub 2006 (editions)

fiction horror mystery thriller dark mysterious fast-paced
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An FBI agent, rotting away in a high-security prison for a murder he did not commit...His brilliant psychotic brother, about to perpetrate a horrific crime...A young woman with an extraordinary past, on the edge of a violent breakdown...An ancient...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,461 reviews

Moods

mysterious 89%
dark 67%
tense 67%
adventurous 64%
challenging 10%
emotional 8%
informative 2%
sad 2%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 64% | Plot: 28% | Character: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 17%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 53% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 59% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.98

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